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(Boston, Mass. - Feb. 19, 2013) - Daniel Peterson, Superintendent of the Durham, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant is being honored with a "2012 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Excellence Award" by EPA. Mr. Peterson has done an outstanding job over the years in operating and maintaining the facility.

The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service managing and operating wastewater treatment facilities throughout New England. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services was instrumental in Mr. Peterson's nomination.

“The professionals operating these wastewater treatment plants, as well as the municipalities and the state environmental agencies that support them, are essential to keeping our environment healthy by protecting water quality. I am proud to give them the credit they deserve,” said Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA's New England Office.

EPA’s New England office formally acknowledged Mr. Peterson for his fine work during the annual New England Water Environment Association Conference at the Boston Copley Marriott Hotel on January 30th.